Child of Hope
Synopsis
Thirty-seven men from the disputed territory of South West Africa are on trial for their lives in Pretoria, 1,000 miles from their home. They are to be tried under South Africa's Terrorism Act despite the UN ruling that South Africa must abandon its 'illegal administration' of their country.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Leon Gluckman
Joel Carlson
Alton Kumalo
Herman Ja Toivo
Nigel Hawthorne
Police Captain
Willie Jonah
Johnny Otto
Lionel Ngakane
Mutumbulua
Ed Devereaux
Richard A. Falk
Job Stewart
Ernest Wentzel
Hilda Kriseman
Secretary
David Henry
Journalist
Arne Gordon
George Bizos
Glyn Jones
Nami Phillips
Frank Lazarus
Piet Oosthuizen
Richard Beale
Police Major
James Leith
Police Lieutenant
Ken Barker
Police Sergeant
Steven Grives
Police Constable
Salami Coker
Warder
Jacob Witkin
Commissioner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Graham Evans
- Screenplay & Story
- John Elliot
- Original Title
- Child of Hope
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Graham Evans
John Elliot
Graeme MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Graham Evans
Director
John Elliot
Writer
Graeme MacDonald
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Child of Hope
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Child of Hope about?
Thirty-seven men from the disputed territory of South West Africa are on trial for their lives in Pretoria, 1,000 miles from their home. They are to be tried under South Africa's Terrorism Act despite the UN ruling that South Africa must abandon its 'illegal administration' of their country.
Who directed Child of Hope?
Child of Hope was directed by Graham Evans.
Who stars in Child of Hope?
The principal cast of Child of Hope includes Leon Gluckman, Alton Kumalo, Nigel Hawthorne, Willie Jonah, Lionel Ngakane.
When was Child of Hope released and how long is it?
Child of Hope was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.